restructuring and redundancy

The Public Advisory Group on restructuring and redundancy (the Group) was set up in November 2007 to report to the Ministers of Labour, Economic Development and Social Development and Employment on the adequacy of New Zealand’s redundancy laws and provisions and to recommend options to address any gaps or issues with the existing laws and provisions. The Group was an independent body representing both union and employer perspectives.

In reaching its recommendations the Group invited written and oral submissions from experts. The Group also invited written submissions from the public on current redundancy laws and provisions, and the identification of possible issues and options for recommendations for the Group to consider. Twenty two written public submissions were received by the Group.

The Group also reviewed relevant aspects of New Zealand law and comparable international jurisdictions relating to redundancy, related research, international best practice and obligations and undertook an analysis of key issues.

The Group included representatives from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (two seats), Business New Zealand (one seat) and the State Services Commission (one seat). Secretariat services were provided by the Department of Labour.

The report can be reviewed here and the Cabinet paper is provided here.

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